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Marion, TX


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Marion, Texas

Marion, Texas, in Guadalupe county, is 23 miles NE of San Antonio, Texas. The city is considered part of the San Antonio metropolitan area. Marion has a population of 1,099.

The People and Families of Marion

In Marion, about 58% of adults are married. Households are larger than most, which is consistent with the family emphasis of the city.

Approximately 26% of Marion is non-white. The city boasts a diverse population for Texas, with several racial groups well-represented among the population.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Marion had a median family income of $40,625.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Marion ($520). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Marion Housing

About 78% of housing units in Marion are owner-occupied. Housing in the city tends to be newer construction.

Commuting

In Marion, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Marion strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):

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Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyMarion Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Marion, TX

Comparing Marion to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Racial Diversity109
Children Under 5 Years Old86
Male Share of the Population77
Female Share of the Population44
Well-Paid Single Men34
Senior Citizens34
Age of the Population24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size109
Portion of People Married87

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty78
Median Family Income56
People in Middle Class or Better56
College Educated Adults22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use78
Walking and Biking to Work54
Working at Home34
Short Commute Times34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built97
Affordability of Property Taxes54
Affordability of Rents34
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals33
People Living Alone23
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime34
Low Property Crime35
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